Bontebok Primﾊre Skool
Swellendam, Western Cape · Overberg
About Bontebok Primﾊre Skool
Situated in an urban part of Swellendam, Western Cape, Bontebok Primﾊre Skool functions as a public primary school within the Overberg education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 923 learners with a teaching staff of 30, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Bontebok Primﾊre Skool is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Bontebok Primﾊre Skool is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Bontebok Primﾊre Skool is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Bontebok Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 923 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Bontebok Primﾊre Skool is situated in Swellendam (Railton), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Swellendam local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Reisiebaanstraat Railton 6740. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 716 Swellendam Unknown 6740.
Curriculum & Academics
Bontebok Primﾊre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Bontebok Primﾊre Skool was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Bontebok Primﾊre Skool are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Reisiebaanstraat Railton 6740
Swellendam, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 716 Swellendam Unknown 6740
Phone
+27 28 514 2033Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
117330221
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.